28036 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28036, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28036 is a zip code in Cabarrus County, Iredell County, and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, which covers Township 3, Odell, Coddle Creek, Township 9, and Deweese, with a total population of 21,458 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28036 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28036.

The estimated population of people living in 28036 is 21,458, with a median age of 39.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28036 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,458
+12.19%
+23.24%
2020
19,127
+4.71%
-
2019
18,266
+2.48%
-
2018
17,824
+2.37%
-
2017
17,412
 - -

Population of 28036 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28036 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.9%
83.7%
 -3.35%
Black/African American
6.6%
5.3%
 +24.53%
Native
0%
0.5%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
6.5%
 +1.54%
Asian
2%
2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
2%
 +85.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28036 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28036 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28036 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28036 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.5 +1.28% 40.4 -1.94% 39 +2.63%
2020 39 +4.56% 41.2 +7.01% 38 +5.85%
2019 37.3 +0.27% 38.5 +0.79% 35.9 -1.37%
2018 37.2 -1.06% 38.2 +4.09% 36.4 -5.7%
2017 37.6 - 36.7 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 28036 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28036 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,008 +22.22% 1,131 +24.8% 1,242 1,415
10 to 19 1,486 +34.49% 1,865 0.32% 2,059 1,833
20 to 29 1,196 -9.25% 728 +60.31% 1,046 1,250
30 to 39 855 +3.07% 897 +29.76% 865 1,190
40 to 49 1,279 +26.36% 1,411 -5.45% 1,648 1,310
50 to 59 1,163 +48.85% 1,352 -0.17% 1,796 1,314
60 to 69 831 +25.44% 919 +32.28% 1,055 1,252
70+ 618 +44.9% 673 +73.12% 929 1,254

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28036 zip code is $125,938.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28036.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $117,014.00
  • 45 to 64
    $198,511.00
  • 65 and over
    $79,112.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28036 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28036, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28036 is currently $172,135.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

32.12% of households in 28036 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28036 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.72%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.05%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28036 is $62,456.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28036 by the total population of 28036.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28036 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28036 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    58.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.69%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.86%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28036 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28036 zip over the age of 16 is 16,913.

Of those people, a total of 65.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28036 is 63.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28036 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,004 43.60% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 1,474 70.40% 7.20%
25 to 29 years 822 95.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 623 89.10% 4.50%
35 to 44 years 2,591 83.60% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 3,451 81.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,458 83.30% 7.10%
60 to 64 years 1,249 66.20% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,997 36.10% 2.90%
75 years and over 1,244 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28036. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 14,656 65.30% 2.70%
Black or African American 1,082 64.80% 7.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 340 52.10% 6.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 39 100.00% 0.00%
Other 31 67.70% 14.30%
Two or more races 765 70.10% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 852 77.50% 15.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,249 64.80% 2.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28036 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28036 is 10,681, with median earnings of $59,914.00.

Women in 28036 are earning approximately 45.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,681 $59,914.00
Male 5,978 $94,764.00
Female 4,703 $43,062.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28036 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,399 $107,442.00
Business and Financial 1,157 $74,028.00
Computer and Mathematical 355 $78,996.00
Architecture and Engineering 239 $146,528.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 66 $88,316.00
Community and Social Service 129 $57,176.00
Legal 166 $207,763.00
Educational and Library 1,097 $24,327.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 232 $53,929.00
Healthcare Practitioners 763 $73,102.00
Healthcare Support 33 $7,426.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $26,875.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 467 $10,430.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 185 $26,603.00
Personal Care and Service 332 $5,559.00
Sales 1,148 $76,613.00
Office and Administrative Support 769 $30,809.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 159 $40,852.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 253 $65,804.00
Production 168 $67,917.00
Transportation and Material Moving 272 $67,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28036 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28036.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,665 $142,847.00 734 $73,471.00
Business and Financial 703 $133,417.00 454 $42,708.00
Computer and Mathematical 225 $109,196.00 130 $78,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 239 $146,528.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 66 $88,316.00
Community and Social Service 77 $61,480.00 52 $55,093.00
Legal 102 $207,961.00 64 $69,625.00
Educational and Library 419 $48,199.00 678 $19,395.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 86 $53,846.00 146 $53,950.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $250,001.00 482 $53,333.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 33 $7,426.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 198 $8,500.00 269 $12,512.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 84 $25,489.00 101 $55,795.00
Personal Care and Service 70 $2,499.00 262 $6,004.00
Sales 594 $110,357.00 554 $69,405.00
Office and Administrative Support 331 $25,270.00 438 $38,900.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 159 $40,852.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 228 $66,250.00 25 $0.00
Production 100 $44,891.00 68 $67,976.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $69,313.00 68 $20,000.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,435 households in 28036, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,628 families living in the 28036 zip code with an average family size of 3.13 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28036:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,977 138 513 1,807
Average Household Size 3.22 2.64 2.74 1.14
Total Families 4,977 138 513 0
Average Household Size 3.19 2.64 2.72 0

Poverty

Of the 5,628 families living in 28036, 3.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28036:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,137 housing units in 28036.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,435 91.37%
Vacant 702 8.63%

15.28% of the total 8,137 housing units in 28036 are rental units. This is approximately 1,243 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,123 are occupied by the owner - or 75.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28036 is $1,366.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28036 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    69
  • Less than $500
    51
  • $500 to $999
    210
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    482
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    317
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    58
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    37
  • $3,000 or more
    88

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28036 is $419,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28036 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    68
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    57
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    407
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,167
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,051
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,878
  • $1,000,000 or more
    412

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28036. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28036 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    128
  • 1950 to 1959
    89
  • 1960 to 1969
    242
  • 1970 to 1979
    281
  • 1980 to 1989
    830
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,165
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,352
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,954
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28036 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    170
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,963
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,506
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,796

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28036 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28036 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28036.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    318
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,147
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    873
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,129
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    915
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    609
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,126
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    401
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    287
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    687
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    626
  • 90 or more minutes
    124

Summary

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